Speech Language Pathologist

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026 Job Description POSITION: Speech-Language Pathologist EMPLOYMENT: State Salary Schedule, Regular State Benefits Local Supplement ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Planning and Oversight: Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards. Maintains Medicaid billing profiles and therapy notes on all Medicaid‑eligible students using the designated billing service for the district. Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising: Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services. The speech‑language specialist can supervise speech‑language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification. Developing Individual Education Programs: Develops individual education plans for each speech‑language‑eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals. Managing and Conducting Therapy: Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum. The employee manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services. The employee promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth. Liaison: Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals for the implementation of services. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Must have a master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology. Preferred to have a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language & Hearing Association. Must have an NC license from the Department of Public Instruction. May have a license from the Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including computer software, hardware, cables, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, technical manuals, newsletters, trade journals, etc., and to prepare reports, forms, training materials, documentation, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including computer terminology. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; to multiply and divide; to utilize percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra and geometry. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computer equipment. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer equipment; must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and to hear. Must be able to communicate via telephone. Position Type Full‑Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Lowell Rogers 511 Harrington Hwy Eden, North Carolina 27288-7547 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The Rockingham County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, homelessness or otherwise in its educational programs and activities and in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr